Senior Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

BNY Mellon

$150K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001)
  • Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in audit, risk management, fraud, or operations within the banking, payments, or financial services sectors
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent are strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of leading audit projects or risk assessments
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience in coaching and developing junior team members

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex global audit engagements within the Payments Enablement Platform
  • Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide actionable insights to senior management
  • Support the development of the annual audit plan and contribute to audit strategy
  • Ensure audits address key regulatory frameworks and internal governance standards
  • Lead and mentor audit teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and professional skepticism
  • Oversee end-to-end audit delivery, ensuring adherence to internal standards
  • Champion innovation in audit methodology using data analytics and technology

Benefits

  • Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid time off policies, including vacation and sick time
  • Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award
  • Professional development opportunities for career growth
Full Job Description
Senior Vice President, Auditor, Operations and Payments

We9re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President to join our Payments Enablement Internal Audit team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL.

In this role, you9ll make an impact in the following ways:
  • Lead Complex and Global Audit Engagements: Serve as Auditor in Charge for global audits in the Payments Enablement Platform, working closely with the Payments Enablement Head of Audit: managing scope, planning, and execution for areas such as payment processing, cash management and fraud prevention. Oversee end-to-end audit delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk Assessment & Advisory: Conduct advanced risk assessments and provide actionable insights to senior management on control gaps, emerging risks, and regulatory changes. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, influencing control enhancements without compromising audit independence.
  • Strategic Contribution: Support the development of the annual audit plan and contribute to shaping audit strategy for high-risk areas including payment processing, fraud, settlement, and exception management. Champion innovation in audit methodology, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.
  • Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Ensure audits address key regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, NACHA, SWIFT, TARGET2, SEPA, CHAPS) and internal governance standards.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor audit teams, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, professional skepticism, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members and early talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables and career development.

To be successful in this role, we9re seeking the following:
  • Expertise in domestic and cross-border payment systems (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, Fedwire, ACH, instant payment schemes) and control frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001).
  • Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in audit, risk management, fraud, or operations within banking, payments, or financial services.
  • Bachelor9s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, or equivalent credentials strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of leading audit projects or risk assessments and driving strategic control enhancements.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • People leadership experience coaching junior team members


BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee9s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an 4at will4 position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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